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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (392 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (45700 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe or VW Golf?
4 Series Gran Coupe
Costs and Efficiency:
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
VW Golf has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe costs 45700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20490 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with 5 L. The difference is about 3.90 L per 100 km.
Golf
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has a a bit edge – offering 392 HP compared to 333 HP. That’s roughly 59 HP more horsepower.
Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.60 s from 0 to 100 km/h.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs barely noticeable better – reaching 270 km/h, while the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe pulls distinct stronger with 650 Nm compared to 420 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.
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4 Series Gran Coupe
Space and Everyday Use:
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, VW Golf is clearly perceptible lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1695 kg. The difference is around 388 kg.
In terms of boot space, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe offers somewhat more room – 470 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 89 L.
In maximum load capacity, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1290 L, which is about 53 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf hardly perceptible takes the win – 508 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 28 kg.
Who wins the race?
The VW Golf proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
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VW Golf
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe marries coupe-like drama with hatchback practicality, offering a sloping roofline that still lets you load bags without a wrestling match. It steers with familiar BMW poise, so buyers after sporty looks and everyday usability get the best of both worlds—and a car that makes the commute feel a bit more glamorous.
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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
45700 - 68000 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
131 - 179 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
59 L
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1695 - 1935 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
470 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4783 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1442 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1290 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
480 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
184 - 392 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
233 - 250 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
300 - 650 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
135 - 288 kW
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Power kW
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1995 - 2998 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
BMW
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Brand
VW
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What drivetrain options does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe have?
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.